Cost and Management Accountant

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Our client is seeking a Cost & Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with operations, analysing costs, and transforming financial information into meaningful business insights. The successful candidate will play a key role in costing, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and operational decision-making. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with senior management while supporting the continued growth and success of a manufacturing operation. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting reports Develop and maintain product costing models Analyse raw material, labour, overhead, and production costs Monitor manufacturing variances and investigate discrepancies Perform gross profit and margin analysis Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections Monitor actual performance against budgets and provide variance analysis Support pricing decisions and profitability reviews Analyse inventory, work-in-progress, and finished goods Assist with stock valuations and stock reconciliations Prepare financial and operational dashboards Support month-end and year-end reporting processes Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements Work closely with production, procurement, sales, and management teams Assist with ad hoc financial modelling and business analysis Job Experience and Skills Required Education: BCom Degree in Cost & Management Accounting, Accounting, Finance, or a related field Experience: Minimum 3-5 years' relevant accounting experience Experience in product costing and management accounting Strong financial analysis experience Experience preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts Manufacturing industry experience advantageous Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel Costing and variance analysis Budgeting and forecasting Financial modelling and reporting Inventory and stock accounting Sage 200 Evolution or similar ERP system advantageous Power BI exposure advantageous Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Why Apply? Join a growing manufacturing environment Exposure to operational and strategic decision-making Work closely with senior leadership Opportunity to influence costing, profitability, and reporting Exposure to complex manufacturing and operational accounting Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Cost Accountant Management Accountant Financial Accountant Plant Accountant Commercial Accountant Manufacturing Accountant Senior Accountant Financial Manager Finance Manager Group Accountant If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Alyssa Prinsloo Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!